Buffer overflow featured in the news recently after several security issues were discovered in the Chrome browser. Google issued a fix for a zero-day flaw in Chrome along with other problems, particularly a heap buffer overflow in SQLite. What is a buffer overflow, and why is it important to be familiar with it in light of the looming presence of big data and the rise of … [Read more...] about How to Mitigate Buffer Overflow Attacks in the Age of Big Data and AI
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Digital Threats and Countermeasures: How Close are We to a Cyberwar?
Public infrastructure, transport, communication, business, government, finance, and healthcare depend on the synergy and stable functioning of IT environments at all levels. A single disruption in a link of IT processes may cause the entire system to fail, resulting in service unavailability.The downtime of banks and public institutions, for instance, leads to significant … [Read more...] about Digital Threats and Countermeasures: How Close are We to a Cyberwar?
5 Reasons Why Modern Data Integration Gives You a Competitive Advantage
Data is the world's most valuable resource, but its helpfulness depends on how you use it. Despite having quality information, many analysis projects fall short of expectations because of poor integration. Embracing a more modern data integration approach is a crucial step in making the most of your information. Integration is easy to overlook but is a critical part of the data … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Modern Data Integration Gives You a Competitive Advantage
How is Big Data Analytics Used in Business? These 5 Use Cases Share Valuable Insights
Big data analytics is a term that has been thrown around tech and business circles for at least a decade. Despite being around so long, big data is usually hard to define and even harder to use. Yet, for businesses that successfully integrate it, they do more than just make a profit. They tend to be leaders in their industries and define their markets. They prove that the … [Read more...] about How is Big Data Analytics Used in Business? These 5 Use Cases Share Valuable Insights
Nanotechnology and AI: The Impact of the Materials Revolution on Science and Society
This is a summary of the materials revolution, published on The Digital Speaker. The combination of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a materials revolution that is poised to impact various industries, including healthcare, electronics, energy, and manufacturing. Nanotechnology enables the manipulation of materials at the atomic and molecular scale, … [Read more...] about Nanotechnology and AI: The Impact of the Materials Revolution on Science and Society
